Dave from Dayton

Oh...no way, Jose. No way I'm going to suffer getting caught...again.

I guess that I'm surprised that anyone would actually believe that a new recruit might actually be measured to be as tall as some say before arriving on campus. Tall, yes. Can do lots for his level of opponents, most probably. Those are highlights. 6'11" and possibly work into the mix during B1G play? How would we even tell. Looks pretty slender to me. He is going to get really banged up underneath.

I don't know about any of that. What I do know is that Old Fart and you are really pulling for IU to succeed in athletics. For that we fans and readers and posters on this site thank you. (And thanks for pumping sunshine. Pumping that other 54!+ gets really sucky quickly.) We are fans not critics in the summer. You do help us look forward to Hoosier HYSTERIA! I'm generally optimistic. But I get in the doldrums sometimes. And IU basketball really has been off of it's feed more often than not in the last 25 years. Can't help but feeling puny about that. A new coach hire and new roster is a great thing to be optimistic about. Reinventing oneself is sometimes a really good option. Reality may just bite us again. But this is the time for hype leavened by some sense of just how things seem to go when meeting an opponent on the basketball court knowing that they also have a roster of youngsters and veterans that really have put a lot into their skills and the game. A sense of perspective is always a good idea.

Just searched online for the game with no success. Has anyone reached out to IU? If the game is not being broadcast publicly, the athletic department may be able to provide information on how to watch, even if it's only available to a select group or through a paid service. I'm curious about another thing too. When was the last preseason or regular schedule game played in Puerto Rico?

Recently read a review of Coppercraft Bourbon 9 year. Just got back from a short vacay at Pokagon State Park north of Angola IN where the better half and I hit 6 on James, and their immense selection of bourbons and whiskeys. Talked to the owner and got three choices of Coppercraft in front of me. One rye, two small-batch bourbons with no age called out. Sipped for an hour on one shot of 48.5% small-batch bourbon from Coppercraft. It was a black label that said small batch and straight bourbon whiskey. The second label that I did not try was a light off-white label with 50% which said blend of straight bourbons. On the nose it had at first what I thought was cinnamon and spices. But after a while, my wife reminded me of a spiced rum from Toppers of St. Martin. It definitely had vanilla, almonds and what may be a fruit or mint. Really was a hot taste at first. Refrained from ice or branch. The aromas were great and lingered for an hour in the Glen-Cairn glass. The taste of this sipping small batch bourbon was smooth, some vanilla, almond, and carmelcorn with hardly any oak. What is really special is that all of the above referenced whiskies are priced under $40 for 0.75 L. Really, really special. I got my shot for $13. Check this review: https://www.bourbonguy.com/blog/2025/7/23/coppercraft-9-year-old-straight-bourbon

I heard that Coach Allen was asked by the AD if he had any recommendations for IU athletics on his departure. All Allen said was: "Bye son." I heard that from Cow Patty. She was only a horseman's daughter. But all the '"cowmen knew 'er'.

While I am excited for this football team and Coach Cig, I just can't get excited about a mascot for Indiana University being a bison. It is a different situation than the last time they trotted a bison out onto the football field...I realize. I'm holding my breath about a bison going across a basketball court. Coach DeVries and the basketball team may need some help getting over that 'hump'.

Trace Trayce treys? Done and done. Trayce Jackson-Davis shot chart Points per FG attempt: 1.41 Points per 2FG: 1.41 Points per 3FG: N/A Trayce Jackson-Davis shooting chart | 3StepsBasket

Can the Pacer's hit a three? Or is that... Never mind.

It may be a symptom of what is wrong with our way of government, presently. As sentient beings, we are blessed to be able to choose. But we must live with the result of those choices. Some people seem to not want to make difficult decisions that require in-depth understanding of issues and critical thinking. And then we all complain about results or lack thereof. Citizens in this democratic republic have all but abdicated their responsibility to provide oversite to the very politicians that are now making those decisions. We have allowed lobbyists, businesses, the concentration of capital, investments and entertainers to take control. The minority of billionaires are making those difficult decisions and gaslighting us all. Lack of education and empathy and social responsibility just about covers it.

Basketball first!!! I've got a basketball Jones. Oh, baby! Oooh...ooh...oooooh! Hoosier the Bison!? Probably diversion since IU football cannot win as many as last year. Yeah, Money Makes The World Go Round! Screw those other minor sports. All hail the almighty dollar. I also think that higher education really sucks $$$$ away from the all-important football funding. Screw tradition. What banners? Let's toss all those alums that love basketball under the Bison. (The above is snark, if you can't tell...mostly.) I loved football and basketball in Indiana in High School. Went to IU and went to every stinkin' IU football game. At home saw them win 4 games total in 4 years if I remember correctly. i attended a class with Jade Butcher. Sure glad football is being upgraded and we get lots of wins and a program that is successful. But do not forget basketball. And soccer. And swimming. And other sports for all genders.

If...like I said...unsubstantiated.

I agree with both sides of this discussion to a degree. Coach Cig has said that he is extremely happy with IU and the support. And he did say, somewhat taken by me ... tongue in cheek with a smile and a guffaw ...that he could have used more money. Well, no kidding, right? But to say that he might jump ship because someone pulled the money rug out from under him is quite unsubstantiated. IU has taken quite a leap forward, recently, in football. That is due to Dolson finally getting a coach and donors and facilities in the pipeline. Unfortunately, and unnecessarily, IU basketball has taken significant broadside hits during the last 25+ years. That is unacceptable. Great to see that football has more than a pulse...it can be and should be in the top 20 every. single. year. And basketball, too. It does not have to be either/or.

Indiana basketball administration missteps before, during and after the Sampson phonegate and Dakich purge, included all sorts of disenfranchised fan feelings. For those that researched Crean's time at Marquette, we were aware that he was more than quirky, liked to play fast, had more than a tendency to oversell, didn't really require the discipline, and lacked focus to put teams together to take advantage of matchups, and rode Wade's coattails. He had passed his zenith at Marquette and IU, apparently, was desperate to hire. Overselling was his major strength. It also was his most serious flaw. Fans could not stand it. Highschool coaches in Indiana could not either. We have gone over those grounds enough. I am very much looking forward to the future of IU basketball and football. Seems that we may have disciplined, smart, knowledgeable, hardworking coaches that know how to build teams and win. Make it so.

Now that was a fun and inciteful read about Mendoza. Thanks for the link!

That IS burying the lede.

Valid point about tongue in cheek not being recognized. Learned in writing class in high school that sarcasm doesn't work in the written word. That is why when lacking placement of emojis, one uses /s. I thought that the previous text was being taken much too seriously. But thought it might be trying to be funny. That is why I started my text with snark. And then continued my comment by being quite droll. Which could easily be taken much too seriously. /s Now back to our regularly scheduled waste of time before they roll the ball out or the world changes for the better.

The NCAA used AI to define international, no doubt. /snark The benefits outweigh the probably intentional sloppy definition of international. The border of the USA, to the NCAA and to some others, does not include territories of the USA. They could have added a clarification phrase to the rule. Seems they did by interpreting it this way. Such a non-issue.

Maybe. But historically, for IU, it has been "Just wait for basketball season.". Hope the football team competing for a B1G title becomes the norm. Same goes for basketball.

The players have to make the plays. Can't get tagged out on a throw from the pitcher. Got to get hits. Got to make the plays. Got to get multiple strike outs by our pitchers. Yeah, coaching, too...

IU loses 5 - 2. Two home runs in the 9th. Just wait for basketball season. Right?!??

Indiana with one out just loaded the bases. Behind in the bottom of the 8th. Sides retired. 5 - 0, still.

Top of the 5th, Rutroh 1, IU Zip. Got to win this.

Today, Tuesday, at 3 ET on BTN...IU vs Rutted. https://scarletknights.com/news/2025/5/19/baseball-to-face-indiana-iowa-in-big-ten-tournament.aspx